Manchester Utd vs Manchester City Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

The Manchester derby arrives at a critical moment, with City finding their rhythm despite Haaland's absence while United continue to falter after their 13th league defeat at Forest midweek.

Old Trafford has been far from a fortress this season, with Amorim's men yet to claim a win against any top-eight side at home, while Guardiola's squad has netted at least twice in six of their seven visits to bottom-half teams.

All eyes will be on Manchester Utd vs Manchester City this Sunday as Omar Marmoush looks to extend his scoring streak to four consecutive matches against a Red Devils defense that's leaked goals in five of their last six outings.

Manchester Utd vs. Manchester City preview

Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford sees a struggling United side desperate to overturn their poor home form against top-eight opposition as they welcome a City team finding their groove despite injury troubles.

The Red Devils might be buoyed by memories of their surprise 2-1 victory at the Etihad back in December, when late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo stunned the hosts, but their subsequent form offers little confidence for a repeat.

City, sitting fourth in the table after consecutive wins against Bournemouth and Leicester, have found an unexpected goalscoring hero in January signing Omar Marmoush, who's netted in three straight matches to help offset Erling Haaland's absence.

Pep Guardiola's squad continues to battle injuries, with Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Nathan Aké and crucially, Rodri, all unavailable alongside Haaland.

Rúben Amorim faces his own selection headaches with Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo and Lisandro Martínez among those sidelined for a United team that's languishing in 13th after that midweek defeat at Nottingham Forest.

While City's away form against top-half teams has been dreadful, they've been lethal against bottom-half sides like United, scoring at least twice in six of seven such fixtures.

The visitors will fancy their chances of exposing a leaky United defence that's conceded in five of their last six matches, especially with Jack Grealish looking sharp after netting early against Leicester.

This could be a perfect opportunity for City to continue building momentum for their FA Cup semi-final later this month, while United desperately need something special to revive what's becoming a thoroughly disappointing campaign.